The environmental scan is where we set the scene, present the evidence, and outline what issues our city and Council are facing, now and in the future.
The environmental scan provides a fact-based analysis and interpretation of economic, social, political, environmental, cultural and regulatory issues and trends which may have an impact on the city and how the Council operates.
2026 Environmental Scan
The 2026 Environmental Scan was published in April 2026 in the lead-up to the development of the 2027 Long Term Plan.
- 2026 Environmental Scan [PDF, 7.3 MB]
The report below has been designed to sit alongside the 2026 Environmental Scan, providing the most recent information on key economic indicators.
Previous scans
The 2023 Environmental Scan was published in July 2023 in the lead-up to the development of the 2024 Long Term Plan.
2023 Environmental Scan [PDF, 17 MB].
The 2022 Environmental Scan was published in October 2022, coinciding with the October elections.
2022 Environmental Scan [PDF, 11 MB].
